Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Gadsden, Alabama

USFSR #570C - Greenleaf is an offshoot of Kings Gap Mountain Road. This low-standard trail is not frequently maintained or heavily traveled; downed trees are likely. This trail is located just on the outskirts of…
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Kings Gap Mountain Road is a gorgeous historical route that cuts through the outside edge of the Dugger Mountain Wilderness Area. This trail features mines and caves, along with beautiful creek beds formed from fast…
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USFSR #532 begins in the small community of Rabbittown on Brown Bridge Road. It starts off as pavement by giving right of way to private property, and ends on pavement at USFR #500. This is…
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USFSR #534R - Rabbit West can be one of the most scenic routes in the Talladega National Forest. This route is found in the lowlands nestled in the valleys of the Choccolocco River sheds. These…
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USFSR #500K is the last trail that spurs off the primary road going in and out of the Shoal Creek Ranger District portion of the Talladega National Forest. This Northernmost trail is outside the Choccolocco…
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USFSR #522 is an entry/exit road to the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area within the Talladega National Forest. It begins at AL HWY-9 and ends at USFSR #531. Its maintained nearly all year long, but is…
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USFSR #534 - Rabbit can be a tricky route to navigate. Numerous spur trails are not open to motor vehicle use or have been closed over the years. This route traverses mountain tops to end…
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This well-maintained service road provides beautiful scenic views with bridges that cross flowing creeks throughout. The road provides several break-off trails for more technical driving and exploring for the more adventurous off roader. Accessible by…
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USFSR #540 begins at USFSR #532 and ends at County Rd 55 in the small community of Rabbittown. It is riddled with shallow mud holes throughout the entire trail, with gravel and dirt as the…
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USFSR #536 - Rattlesnake Mountain is primarily ridden by equine riders who fancy the nearby horse camp, but the main route is legal to motor vehicles. This gravel-packed road leads to a gated road that…
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USFSR #500 is considered the "primary" road that runs from the southern end; starting at Skyline Drive/AL HWY 281/US HWY 78 and ends at the Northern part in the city of Piedmont in Calhoun County.…
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This northern portion is NOT in the Choccolocco wildlife management area, but still is in the Talladega National Forest. USFSR #500 is considered the "primary" road that runs from the southern end; starting at Skyline…
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USFSR #540 - N.R. Hotel is a mountainside stroll that allows you to have a cliffside view of the deep valleys that the Talladega National Forest has to offer. This seasonal trail is only open…
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USFSR #530 is a beautiful scenic ride from USFSR #500 and dead ends at private land, with no exit. Some maps may show two small trails, but there is no entrance to those small trails…
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USFSR #531 is a dirt and gravel mixed trail that starts at USFSR #500 and ends at USFSR #548 of the southern half. It intersects USFSR #500 again in the middle of the trail. It…
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USFSR #643 Hopeful Stephens St is the main trail into the Kentuck OHV Trail System (See USFSR #643C). It is a seasonally maintained road but will quickly degrade with heavy traffic and trailers. There are…
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USFSR #531i is a very short seasonal trail with a gate that is only open during hunting season. It takes only a few minutes to complete, and is not maintained. There are usually brush and…
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This route is most common to the local communities as a back way into the management area of the Talladega National Forest. It is not maintained often. It's common to see up to 6" ruts…
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USFSR 500M is a trail that is much like a rollercoaster. It has many steep, short down grades to an immediate steep, short uphill--usually with mud holes in between. The trail is very hard packed,…
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USFSR #643C Kentuck OHV Trailhead is the actual trail entrance to the trail system. It is open to ATV, Dirt Bike or Mountain Bike. There is a 5$ fee per operator and the trails are…
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USFSR #644 Kentuck Mtwy begins on the East side starting at Kentuck Road and ends at Salt Creek road. This is a very easy ride and maintained frequently. It rides along the ridges of Kentuck…
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USFSR #518 Crane Motorway is a popular trail for hunters as offers lots of hardwoods and pine thickets throughout. The first half of the trail is fairly open, but due to high traffic it has…
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USFSR #500E - Corn is a wide-open dirt trail that is seasonally open from 10/01-02/29. This trail is located inside the Shoal Creek Ranger District of the Talladega National Forest and is a dead-end trail.…
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USFSR #545 - Hilltop is a seasonally open trail; the gates are open 10/01-02/29. During this short period, there is increased traffic and the traditionally cold rainy season in east Alabama. The trail maintains mud…
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This route will take you from the very front of the park, all the way to the back edge of the park. This is mostly gravel road with several rental bunkers along the route. At…
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Trail 28 is a very peaceful and easy trail to take you back to the grid. Pretty flat in most areas with a handful of mudholes, but nothing major. This is mostly a dirt trail…
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Trail 36 is a connector trail from Trail 30 to Trail 42. This trail takes you back to the grid quickly and is easy with no major ruts or rock obstacles along the route. This…
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Trail 33A was a short connector trail from Trail 30 to Trail 33. This trail was put in as a by-pass around one of the difficult obstacle areas along Trail 30. Trail 33A did not…
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Trail 35A is a connector trail from Lincoln View Trail to Trail 34 and Trail 30. This is a pretty easy trail with one tight spot to work around with trees. No rough rock obstacles…
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Trail 33B was a dirt trail that connects Trail 33 to Trail 30. It had no rough obstacles other than a few loose stones, and large rocks to cross over, but no ledges and no…
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